PNP ready to deploy special unit to help DOH

February 3, 2020

The Philippine National Police ( PNP) on Monday said they are ready to deploy 105 CBRNE (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and high yield Explosives)- trained personnel to help the Department of Health (DOH) especially on the repatriation of Filipinos from

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PCG rescues 15 persons in fire at Sulu pier

February 3, 2020

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) personnel rescued 15 individuals trapped in a fire at a pier in Sulu on Monday morning. In a report, the PCG Station in Sulu did not say what caused the fire but they confirmed it

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Mask prices surge on online flea markets amid coronavirus scares

February 3, 2020

Osaka–As the shortage of face masks continues in Japan amid the spread of a new coronavirus originating in China, their prices are shooting up on online flea markets. Some people are apparently cornering masks at drug stores and other shops,

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Thai woman arrested for allegedly carrying P28 million worth of illegal drugs at NAIA 3

February 3, 2020

Operatives from the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Inter-Agency Drug Interdiction Task Group (NAIA-IADITG) confiscated alleged P28 million worth of illegal drugs from a female Thai suspect at NAIA Terminal 3 early Monday morning. PDEA Regional Office-NCR Director III Joel Plaza

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Japan refuses entry of 5 foreigners over coronavirus

February 3, 2020

Tokyo–Japan refused the entry of five foreign nationals on Saturday in accordance with a measure, implemented the same day, to strengthen immigration controls amid the spread of a new coronavirus, Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga said Monday. Under the measure,

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Japanese destroyer leaves for Middle East

February 3, 2020

Yokosuka, Kanagawa Pref.–A Japanese destroyer left its base in Kanagawa Prefecture, south of Tokyo, Sunday for the Middle East on an information-gathering mission aimed at ensuring the safe navigation of ships related to Japan in the region. The Maritime Self-Defense

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Japanese manga artist Tsuge honored in France

February 3, 2020

Paris–Japanese manga artist Yoshiharu Tsuge was honored at the Angouleme International Comics Festival in France on Saturday. Tsuge, 82, received a standing ovation at an award ceremony and said he was very honored, according to a post from the festival’s

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Manila commemorates 75th anniversary of liberation from Japan

February 3, 2020

The Manila City government on Monday commemorated the 75th anniversary of the battle and liberation of the nation’s capital during World War II.  Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso and Vice Mayor Maria Sheilah “Honey” Lacuna-Pangan led the ceremony.

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